Metabolism is the process your body uses to make energy. The main purpose of this study is to observe the impact of metabolic processes on cognition and behavior.

Fuel for Thought: How do sugar and fat affect each other in the brain? Do you ever wonder what happens in your brain when you eat dessert? And why sugary and fatty foods are so appealing? If so, you may eligible to participate in a research study to understand the impact of sugar and fat on the brain!

Since Crisfield's founding on the Chesapeake Bay, the environment has been an important part of community life, economy and culture. In an effort to deal with current environmental challenges such as nuisance flooding, storms, and erosion, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is partnering with the City of Crisfield and Maryland Sea Grant to explore nature-based solutions to flooding such as green infrastructure and marsh restoration. Join a team of Crisfield area residents in the Crisfield Resilience Academy to work with scientists and co-develop community solutions to issues associated with local flooding. For additional information, please join the upcoming informational webinar or contact Jenna Hartley at hartley.jenna@epa.gov. Crisfield Resilience Academy participants will receive a stipend of up to $400/six months for participating.

Do you wonder about your mobility as you age? You may be eligible to participate in a research study investigating age effects on foot-ankle interactions with carbon fiber insoles. The goal of this study is to enhance foot and ankle function in aging and mobility. Compensation provided.

Did you know that over 250 million persons are affected by Osteoarthritis? It is the leading cause of disability among adults and has no cure. Prevention of OA is preferable to treatment and females are affected at nearly twice the rate as males. If you are a female, at least 50 years of age, overweight, with no or occasional knee pain, you may be able to participate in a research study to find out if a diet and exercise program or a health education program prevent knee OA.

Are you scheduled for weight loss surgery within the next 12 months? You may be able to take part in a research study to help us learn more about your metabolic hormones, eating behaviors, stress, and weight loss before and after your surgery.

Nutrition is not one-size-fits-all. Nutrition, or the foods we eat, can help prevent and fight conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, and more. However, we all live in different environments, we come from different cultures, and each of us is starting from a different place with our health. Additionally, everyone breaks down food differently. Join the Nutrition for Precision Health research study to help researchers learn how our genes, cultural backgrounds, and environments affect our bodies' responses to food. Compensation provided.

We are looking for women between the ages of 18-45 to join a national health study to help us understand the impact of HIV on women's lives and bodies. Both women living with HIV and women without HIV are invited to take part.

We are looking for people who are between the ages of 30-70 to join a national health study to help us better understand the impact of chronic health conditions on people living with HIV. Both people living with HIV and people without HIV are invited to take part.

During puberty, adolescents grow and change a lot which may make life seem more stressful and emotional. Male and female adolescents experience the changes associated with puberty differently, possibly because of different responses to changes in hormones, including testosterone and estrogen. We are interested in learning more about the role of these hormones in regulating emotional processing and mood symptoms, and whether a mobile training program can help improve mood during the pubertal transition. Participation is 8 weeks with two monthly follow-up surveys. Compensation provided.